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Operate heat exchangers

Operate heat exchangers

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS205
State Code
AXN49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate heat exchangers.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required start up and shut down heat exchangers in accordance with procedures, make adjustments to flow rate, temperature and pressure, as required, and solve heat exchanger problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all heat exchangers, examples include: plateUtubespiralbayonetair cooled finshell and tube (all variants of design)scraped surfacevessel jackets/coils.This unit of competency does not cover superheaters or waste heat boilers, which are treated as part of steam generating equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of heat exchanger
2 Operate heat exchangers in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of heat exchanger and duty
  • 2.2 Adjust flow rates, temperatures and pressure as appropriate to type of heat exchanger and duty
  • 2.3 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected readings and trends
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor heat exchanger frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down/changeover heat exchanger according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate plant
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work
  • 4.5 Check plant is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8844 PMAOPS205B Operate heat exchangers Unit of competency